Outer appearance, physical features

The grey wolf is the largest member of the dog family. The largest wolves live in the north (average weight = 41 kg - Alaska, Northwest Territory, Mech, 1970), whereas the representatives of more southern populations...

By his constitution the wolf is well-adapted to running, especially to a long-lasting trot. His rib cage is narrow, elbows retracted inwards and paws turned outwards. This enables the front and rear leg on one side to move...